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Expert: - 7/25/2010


Question
can a doctor tell if a drug Toradol injection trigged my Asthma Attack?

Answer
Hi Joyce,

In a study of over 11,000 patients in 49 hospitals, only 12 had allergic reaction to the medication in Toradol. There is a greater possibility if the patient is aspirin-intolerant, and/or a prior allergic sensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. This would then be a risk issue.

The allergist may want to do a skin test to verify, but it would seem extremely unlikely that this was the causative agent unless prior history with the other agents existed.

While not definitive, I hope this helps in the process of elimination.

Sincerely,

Marc  

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Marc Rubin, RPh Asthma Educator

Expertise

I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois educating school nurses as well as the teaching and coaching staff of public schools about asthma, and how they should respond to these students needs. Presented a public education program on asthma through the US Department of Public Health. Specialize in helping guide asthmatic patients to take control of their disease in order to live a near-normal, fully active life.

Experience

Practicing pharmacist for 34 years, specializing in asthma for past 7 years. Statewide education to nurses, teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma. In addition, and closer to home. my wife and daughter both have asthma, and my son has exercise induced bronchospasm. I'm also on the advisory board of a medical education company, Emmi Solutions, and directly involved in the creation of public education programs for asthma, COPD and diabetes.

Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) / Sports Medicine Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS). Chicago Asthma Consortium / Professional Development Committee, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago: Development Committee for AE-C prep class, and presenter.

Publications
AAAAI PowerPoint on the new guidelines for EIB (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm)

Education/Credentials
BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist

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